Reverse Wine Snob

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
  • Aldi® Picks
  • Costco® Picks
  • Trader Joe’s® Picks
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
menu icon
go to homepage
Get Our Free Guide!
search icon
Homepage link
  • FREE GUIDE!
  • Insider Deals
  • Best Of Lists
    • - Costco
    • - Trader Joe's
    • - Aldi
  • Helpful Links
    • - About
    • - The Rating System
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva – Level Up

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 21, 2021 Last Updated: October 19, 2021

    Looking to up your Chianti game? Splurge on the Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva.

    Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva – Level Up

    80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, all estate grown, from the Chianti Classico subzone in Tuscany, Italy. This is a Riserva level wine meaning it has at least 24 months of aging. In this case, 18 of those months came in first and second use oak barrels.

    Sample submitted for review. The wine, which has a long list of 90+ scores, has an SRP of $30 (Saturday Splurge) and is available for as low as $22. It is imported by Folio Wine Partners, The Michael Mondavi Family.

    From the bottle:

    The historic Castello di Brolio is the landmark on the border between the ancient city-states of Florence and Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. The wines produced here since 1141 by the Ricasoli family have become the very finest expression of Chianti Classico. Brolio Riserva is produced after a careful selection of fruit and meticulous winemaking and the result is a wine with personality, very pleasant and elegant.

    Bottled by Barone Ricasoli in the Cellars of Gaiole in Chianti
    14% Alcohol

    The 2016 Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva begins with an excellent aroma of black cherry, plum, cedar, balsamic and more.

    The wine tastes delicious and is full of wonderful fruit, excellent touches of spice and licorice and a little bit of earthy minerality. This is an extremely well put together Chianti Classico Riserva.

    It ends dry, very long and savory with some lasting minerality. This is a great pick for when you are looking to up your Chianti game. If you see it anywhere near $20 grab a few bottles.

    Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

    2016 Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva

    SATURDAY SPLURGE

    Check out our list of The Best Chianti under $20! It includes all our favorite picks plus lots info on all the different subzones and classifications like Superior, Classico, Riserva and more.

    The Best Chianti Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    << M Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila Haut Pays d'Oc Rosé - Dry and Lively
    Brennan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – Tasty! >>

    About Jon Thorsen

    Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! Read more about me...

    Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals Header Square
    Limited Time offers with amazing discounts just for our readers. Don't Miss Out!

    About Reverse Wine Snob

    Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good! Jon Thorsen is an independent wine consumer who has been helping millions of people (3.9 million visits in 2021 alone) find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob® sign up for my free guide and don't miss our exclusive Insider Deals! Read more about Reverse Wine Snob in the news and about me.

    Reverse Wine Snob Logo

    Join over 400,000 followers on social media!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Helpful Links

    • - Ask The Expert Series
    • - Browse by Variety, Region, etc.
    • - Buy My Book on Amazon
    • - Get Our Free Guide
    • - How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine
    • - Insider Deals
    • - Insider Deal FAQ
    • - Printable Lists of Recommended Wines
    • - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • - The Rating System
    • - Wine Tasting Basics

    • - Advertise
    • - Contact Info
    • - Submit Samples for review

    How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Tired of wasting money on bad wine? Sign up for our Free Guide!

    No commitments, no spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Best Of Lists!

      • - Aldi Wine
      • - Best Red Wines of 2021
      • - Box Wines
      • - Cabernet Sauvignon
      • - Chardonnay
      • - Chianti
      • - Costco Wine
      • - French Wines
      • - Italian Wines
      • - Malbec
      • - Merlot
      • - Oregon Wines
      • - Organic Wines
      • - Pinot Noir
      • - Red Blends
      • - Rosé
      • - Riesling
      • - Sauvignon Blanc
      • - Spanish Wines
      • - Sparkling Wine
      • - Syrah
      • - Thanksgiving Wines
      • - Trader Joe's Wine
      • - Vegan Wines
      • - Zinfandel
      • And Many More Best of Lists

    Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

    Copyright © 2011–2022 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy